The Æther

The Æther was an instrument that was in production from 2015-2021. It was made using my hydroforming shell production method. Originally it was 20" in diameter, then 21" and ended at 21.5". The Æther showed that a high-quality instrument could be made from a hydroformed shell and paved the way for makers around the world to adopt hydroforming as a viable shell production method. It was a great joy and a deep dedication to produce the Æther. 

While the Æther may be retired, the tools, machinery, and technology used in making the Æther finds a new life in making Æther Clocks. Choose to hear a little handpan every hour. They also feature a demonstration button if you just can't wait that long!!!

"Oh my God, Colin! This is the most beautiful instrument that I have ever played. It is blowing me away! It has so exceeded my expectations and they were quite high. The scale is so peaceful and lovely. It is angelic."

- Tammi - 2018 Æther Owner

"I wanted to say that the more I play with my Æther the more I get addicted to it. Its an amazing instrument! I never had this feeling of total fulfillment when I was playing with my other handpans. Congratulations for creating one of the best (if not THE best) handpans ever created."

- Pier, 2018 Æther Lottery Winner

"My SaByeD has arrived!And after 5 days extended playing it´s time to give you my feedback: It´s definitely a Masterpiece, optically and acoustically. I love the earth-coloured tone and the tuning is brilliant. In the first moment I thought it´s a little bit too quiet....but now I know it´s perfect just as it is. Each time I play on the SaByeD, it shows me new spheres......and this is the biggest compliment I can pay."

- Stefan - 2018 Æther Owner— Quote Source

"My Witching Hour 8 came to its new home yesterday and boy oh boy what a beautiful thing! The colors are lovely and the design of the bottom shell is really neat! 

Now onto the sound. Damn dude… The sound coming out of this instrument is unbelievable...When I play it, even if I strike it ever so lightly, it feels like raindrops falling on it but the sound coming out of it is immense."

- Rodrigo, 2018 Æther Lottery Winner

"Colin kept me up to date with updates so I was able to connect with and see my lottery instrument during the process of it being created. It made for a very personable and enjoyable experience. The end result was a fantastic instrument that I enjoy playing everyday!"

- Kyle R. - 2017 Lottery Winner

"Entering Colin Foulke’s lottery for one of his exquisite handspans was the smoothest, most upfront process I have experienced. The only difficulty was in choosing the right number, and then, upon winning, choosing the instrument itself! The Æther SaByeD that I received in short order is without question the most beautiful handpan I have ever had the privilege of playing.Colin is a generous, upstanding, and all around terrific guy of remarkable talent."   

 - Madeleine - 2017 Lottery Winner

 "I’ve been having a great time with this instrument since the moment it came out of the box. It is one the most balanced pans I have played. Harmonics are clear, strong and easy to activate on every note. It has such a sweet, smooth and vibrant character it gives your hands a magical momentum. It’s tuned so beautifully and so super stable I just want to keep going, exploring and drifting off into the wide dynamic range of the pan. It’s multiple percussive spots and shoulders are all there for fun beat driven aspects of the instrument that I love to incorporate. I know I love a pan when it’s the only one I’ve been playing since getting It. This is the case with my 2018 Aether C# Celtic8." 

  - Adrian Ensor - 2018 Aether Owner

"Partaking in the CFoulke lottery was a gratifying and unparalleled experience. In the midst of the Northern California fires, Colin was able to ship my instrument and then still invited me to visit his shop after the ashes settled. I was very grateful to meet Colin and Jake; both the kindest individuals you'll ever meet. I walked away with not only an amazing instrument but also a deep appreciation for the craft and the makers themselves."

- Kwai - 2017 Lottery Winner